Definitions and Examples of halt, cease, stop
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To bring or come to a stop; to cease moving or progressing.
Example
The construction work had to halt due to the heavy rain.
To bring or come to an end; to stop doing something.
Example
The company decided to cease production of the product due to low demand.
To bring or come to a halt; to put an end to something.
Example
The police officer asked the driver to stop the car.
Key Differences: halt vs cease vs stop
- 1Halt is often used to describe a temporary stop, while cease and stop imply a more permanent end.
- 2Cease is often used in formal contexts, while stop is more common in everyday language.
- 3Stop can also be used as a noun, while halt and cease are only used as verbs.
Effective Usage of halt, cease, stop
- 1Instructing: Use halt, cease, or stop to give instructions to stop doing something.
- 2Reporting: Use these antonyms to report the end of an activity or process.
- 3Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in writing to add variety and precision to your vocabulary.
Remember this!
The antonyms halt, cease, and stop all convey the idea of putting an end to something or stopping it from continuing. However, halt is often used for temporary stops, cease is more formal, and stop is more common in everyday language. Use these words to instruct, report, or add variety and precision to your writing.
